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31 August, 2023

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Welcome to the Nager, Romaine & Schneiberg, Co. blog! We look forward to sharing our knowledge...

Workers’ Compensation Guide

31 August, 2023

In addition to operating the largest state-funded workers’ compensation system in the country, Ohi...

Firefighter Occupational Exposure to Dangerous Chemicals

21 August, 2023

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Exposure to PFAS is linked to several kinds of cancer, as well as other health conditions...

Pending Workers’ Compensation Claims - What Do You Do When Your Company Files for Bankruptcy

11 August, 2023

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Yellow Corp., one of the largest LTL carriers in the U.S., filed for bankruptcy on August 6, 2023, e...

Ohio Workers' Compensation and the C9 Form: What You Need to Know

17 May, 2023

When it comes to workers' compensation claims, the Physician's Request for Medical Services or Recom...

5 Key Steps to Effectively Vet a Nursing Home for Your Loved One

12 May, 2023

Choosing a nursing home for a loved one can be a difficult decision. You want to ensure that your lo...

Nursing Home Neglect in Ohio: Recognizing the Signs and Protecting Your Loved Ones

12 May, 2023

Nursing homes are intended to provide safe and compassionate care to older adults who are no longer ...

Protecting Your Home and Family: Essential Fire Safety Tips

5 May, 2023

Fires are a serious threat to homes and can cause significant damage, injury, and even fatalities. I...

Firefighter Safety on the Job: NRS Co-Managing Partner Jerry Schneiberg Attends International Firefighter Cancer Symposium

5 May, 2023

Firefighters are known for their bravery and selflessness in the face of danger, putting their lives...

Your Workers' Compensation Claim may include Anxiety or Other Mental Health Disorders in Ohio

28 April, 2023

According to the Cleveland State Law Review, Ohio workers' compensation benefits cover both physical...

What Do I Do if you're Bitten by a Dog at Work

21 April, 2023

Working with and around animals is a part of many jobs and careers that can add a level of risk to e...

Spring Cleaning: The Importance of Updating Your Contact and Case Info with NRS Injury Law

10 April, 2023

As spring arrives, many of us are motivated to do some spring cleaning. We clean out our closets, sc...

Fun Spring Activities in Cleveland, Ohio

10 April, 2023

Spring is officially here, and we can't help but feel excited! The sun is shining brighter, the days...

AFL-CIO Workers’ Comp Schools and the Importance of Protecting Workers

20 March, 2023

NRS Injury Law has spent decades working with the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Indus...

Labor Unions and Protecting Injured Workers

20 March, 2023

One of the many benefits of forming a labor union or joining an existing union is the union's commit...

Tips for a Safe St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

16 March, 2023

St. Patrick’s Day is a time to gather and celebrate with friends and family. Make time to cr...

The Rights of Uber Drivers and Their Passengers During Vehicle Accidents on St. Patrick’s Day

16 March, 2023

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, meaning more people will be out celebrating, attendi...

Uninsured vs Underinsured Coverage in Ohio

9 March, 2023

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) recommends you have at least $30,000 in coverage for damages...

Who Pays My Bills if I Am in a Car Accident While on the Clock?

15 February, 2023

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 40% of fatal workplace accidents occ...

Will Workers’ Compensation Pay for Treatment for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?

15 February, 2023

The list of questions surrounding workers’ compensation is almost endless. But given that the Soci...

Workers’ Comp Lien – What Happens if you Owe Child Support

15 February, 2023

If you are receiving workers’ compensation for an injury or illness sustained in the course of you...

Why I Should Insist on Getting an MRI if I am not Getting Better After an Injury

3 February, 2023

According to the National Safety Council, the U.S. records 4,260,000 workplace injuries yearly. Whil...

What Do I Do if I’m Not Happy with My Insurance Company’s Offer for Property Damage After an Accident?

31 January, 2023

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, about 13 car accidents occur every minute in t...

Top 10 Things to Do if My Employer is Fighting a Workers’ Compensation Claim

31 January, 2023

An injured employee’s worst nightmare is their workers’ compensation claim will be denied. A wor...

Electric Bike And Scooter Accidents on the Rise

19 January, 2023

“E-Scooter, E-Bike and Hoverboard Injuries and Deaths Are on the Rise.” That was a breaking news...

Worst Cities for Drivers in Ohio

12 January, 2023

The winter season is in full swing, meaning millions of American drivers are at increased risk of ca...

Follow These Three Steps When the Insurance Company Wants to Settle

7 January, 2023

“The insurance company wants to settle the day after my car accident. What should I do?” This is...

New Year’s Eve Safety Tips – Don’t Drink and Drive!

6 January, 2023

New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, a day when millions of Americans celebrate the end of o...

NRS Injury Law Celebrates 2022 and Welcomes the New Year!

6 January, 2023

It is the time of year to reflect and be thankful for all of the success and interactions that have ...

Winter Accidents – Stay Safe This Holiday Season!!

21 December, 2022

Now that winter has officially arrived, Americans living in states like Ohio must be extra cautious ...

Why You Should NEVER Quit Your Job While You’re on Workers’ Comp

21 December, 2022

Navigating a workplace accident, the consequences of it, and how to get compensated for a work-relat...

Understanding Firefighter Foam/Cancer Cases

21 December, 2022

Given the danger they put themselves in, first responders should be treated as America’s heroes. U...

Hours of Service Violations and How They Relate to Truck Accidents and Drowsy Driving

21 December, 2022

Commercial trucking is a growing industry in America, with more tractor-trailers on the roads each y...

Ten Fun Winter Activities Around Ohio

14 December, 2022

At NRS Injury Law, we live and breathe the Buckeye State! We are the largest workers’ compensation...

Unemployment vs. State Disability vs. Workers’ Comp: Key Differences

17 November, 2022

Every state operates its unemployment, disability, and workers’ compensation services differently....

Poor Road Conditions Ahead? Follow These Tips for Safe Travel as the Seasons Change

17 November, 2022

Increased holiday travel, icy roads, and alcohol consumption lead to more car accidents. What steps ...

Will the Camp Lejeune Claim Change my VA Benefits?

17 November, 2022

The Camp Lejeune Lawsuit has been one of the nation’s most high-profile legal cases, garnering att...

How a New Labor Rule Would Shift Some Gig Workers to Employee Status

17 November, 2022

The U.S. Department of Labor is discussing a proposed rule change in how the department classifies w...

When Is PTSD Covered by Workers’ Compensation?

17 November, 2022

Workers’ compensation laws and regulations provide some of the most important legal protections av...

Sports Injuries Among Children, How to Prevent Them, and What to Do if an Injury Does Occur

7 November, 2022

According to Project Play, at least 56% of children play some type of team sport in school. That sam...

Drivers Urged to Obey Speed Limits as Ohio Turnpike Removes Gates at Toll Plazas

7 November, 2022

In August of 2022, the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission made a significant announcement. ...

NRS Injury Law Endorses Judge Terri Jamison

28 October, 2022

Judge Terri Jamison is serving as a judge on the Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals. She is runnin...

NRS Injury Law Endorses Judge Marilyn Zayas

28 October, 2022

Judge Marilyn Zayas is serving as a judge on the Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals. She is runnin...

NRS Injury Law Endorses Justice Jennifer Brunner

26 October, 2022

Justice Jennifer L. Brunner is the 162nd Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court. She is currently running...

Estate of Killed Road Worker Receives $16.9 Million Verdict

20 October, 2022

In a victory for the family of a road worker killed during road construction, a Cuyahoga Common Plea...

Work-Related Injuries: How to Handle The Physical Toll on Your Body

20 October, 2022

Despite even the best prevention efforts and safety practices, workplace injuries in Ohio still occu...

Holding a Nursing Home Responsible for Abuse or Neglect in Ohio

18 October, 2022

The elderly should be protected, cherished, and cared for with compassion, dignity, and respect. The...

What to Do When You FALL During Fall!

18 October, 2022

Spooky season is officially here! It’s a favorite time of year for many, and it comes with various...

BP-Husky Toledo Refinery Explosion Kills Two

23 September, 2022

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A catastrophic event hit close to home on the evening of September 20th and into the morning hours o...

Common Questions about Social Security Disability Benefits

19 September, 2022

Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is no walk in the park. Endless paperwork acc...

The Fall Season Means More Backyard Fire Pits

19 September, 2022

Autumn is just around the corner, which means the flannels are coming out of the closet, and family ...

How to keep my teen driver safe? - Tips for parents

10 September, 2022

With school back in session and thousands of Ohio teens obtaining driver’s licenses’ and driving...

Will Self-Driving Cars Increase Road Safety?

9 September, 2022

Everyone wants to have a safe experience on America’s roads. But with vehicle accidents and traffi...

How to Maximize Your Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claim

9 September, 2022

Every job comes with some injury risk, but some industries see more workers’ comp claims than othe...

Industries with the Highest Workers Comp Claims in Ohio

9 September, 2022

Workers’ compensation laws cover some 135 million employees. Such laws are responsible for a colle...

Ohio’s Car Insurance Laws

29 August, 2022

Anyone who’s attempted to learn about insurance laws will notice something right off the bat. Such...

What’s the Difference Between Personal Injury and Workers’ Comp?

29 August, 2022

There are different terms for how one can become injured and seek compensation. How the injury takes...

School Zone Driving Safety

29 August, 2022

School is back in session, which means millions of Americans must pay particular attention to traffi...

School and City Bus Accidents

26 August, 2022

Given the extensive training that school bus drivers receive and the safety-minded rules and regulat...

Motorcycle Safety at All-Time Low

26 August, 2022

Motorcycles give riders endless hours of enjoyment on America's roads. But they are also dangerous. ...

Commercial Trucking Accidents Caused by Distracted Driving

26 August, 2022

Everyone who shares America’s roads wants a safe experience while doing so. Unfortunately, the ris...

What's the Difference Between the Bureau of Workers' Compensation and a Managed Care Organization?

2 August, 2022

The jargon and terminology surrounding health care, insurance, workers' compensation, and workplace ...

What You Need to Know About Workers’ Compensation and Light Duty, Return-to-Work in Ohio

2 August, 2022

No one wants to experience an injury at work. But when an injury occurs, it’s important to know yo...

Summer Safety on the Next Family Road Trip

2 August, 2022

With long days and short nights, good weather across the nation and no school, summer is the best ti...

Pool Safety, Lifeguards, Responsibility, and What to Do When an Accident Occurs

2 August, 2022

The summer months are everyone’s favorite time to hit the beach, riverfront, waterpark, or public ...

Ohio House Bill 447, A Recent Amendment to Workers’ Compensation for Remote Employees

2 August, 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic reshaped how Americans view and perform work. According to the Pew Research Ce...

May Through September, Tips for Staying Safe During the 100 Deadliest Days on the Road

2 August, 2022

Traffic volume increases significantly on America’s roads during the summer months. A higher numbe...

How Did Covid-19 and Remote Work Change Workers’ Compensation Laws?

2 August, 2022

Even as more in-person workplaces have become available and the labor market continues to improve, m...

Car Accidents as a Passenger in an Uber or Lyft Rideshare, What are Your Rights?

2 August, 2022

Research has shown that rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have accounted for a 3% increase in tr...

Building Collapses on Construction Sites

10 February, 2022

Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in America. Even when taking appropriate safety...

Three Common Misconceptions About Workers' Compensation

18 January, 2022

There are many myths and misconceptions about workers’ compensation benefits and it can be hard to...

The Difference Between State-Funded and Self-Insured Employers

6 January, 2022

The vast majority of Ohio employers are required by the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to c...

What Happens if My Work Injury Medical Bills Are Submitted to My Insurance Company?

7 December, 2021

Workers’ compensation is intended to cover medical bills and lost income from work-related injurie...

How Medical Restrictions Can Affect When or if You Return to Work

27 November, 2021

When you’re injured on the job, you’ll need time to heal. In most cases, you’ll eventually ret...

How Long Does a Workers’ Compensation Claim Remain Open?

15 November, 2021

One common question workers’ compensation clients have is how long their claim will remain open. T...

Can You Receive Workers' Compensation at a Part-Time Job?

29 October, 2021

Whether you work one part-time job or multiple jobs, you still run the risk of sustaining injuries a...

Are You in a Dangerous Workplace?

25 October, 2021

Workers’ compensation is designed to assist employees who have been injured on the job. Unfortunat...

Does Your Injury Need to Be "Serious" to Receive Workers' Compensation?

12 October, 2021

There are many myths surrounding workers’ compensation. One damaging myth is the idea that your wo...

Injured by an E-Scooter? You May Be Eligible for Compensation

23 September, 2021

Did you know that more than 40,000 people go to the emergency room every year due to an E-Scooter ac...

When Workers are Fatigued and Businesses Are Short Staffed, Disaster Ensues

8 September, 2021

2020 and 2021 have seen a considerable worker shortage. The effects of COVID-19 have affected every ...

How You Can Use Workers' Compensation Payments

15 August, 2021

When you’re injured or contract an illness on the job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensa...

Can I Get Workers' Compensation When Injured in a Work-Related Recreational Activity?

20 May, 2021

There are a lot of reasons a company might sponsor a recreational league or activity. Team building,...

If You Work in Retail, Watch Out for These Common Injuries

10 May, 2021

Now that a COVID-19 vaccine is here, more retail workers are able to return to their jobs. However, ...

How Long Does a Workers' Compensation Claim or Appeal Take?

20 January, 2021

When you have been injured on the job in Ohio, you may need to file a Workers’ Compensation claim....

Can You File for Workers' Compensation When Working from Home?

10 January, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we are often asked, “If I am injured while I am working from h...

Ohio Workers’ Compensation Religious Exemption: What Should You Know?

20 November, 2020

Getting hurt at work is a devastating experience, and many Ohio employees do not have previous exper...

What Should I Expect After I File an Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claim?

10 November, 2020

When you have been hurt at work, it can be difficult to understand precisely how the workers’ comp...

Workers’ Compensation as an Exclusive Remedy: What You Need to Know

10 October, 2020

If you recently got hurt on the job or know someone injured at work, you might be learning more abou...

Three Factors That Influence Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claims

13 February, 2020

Photo by Spencer Davis on Unsplash When it comes to pursuing an Ohio workers’ compensation claim, ...

How Social Media Can Negatively Impact Your Workers’ Comp Claim

13 February, 2020

Photo by camilo jimenez on Unsplash If you are like most people in Ohio, you routinely use social me...

Can I Get Workers’ Compensation for Repetitive Motion Injuries?

28 January, 2020

Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash If you have engaged in similar work for a number of years...

Filing for Workers’ Compensation When Your Injury Happened in Another State

28 January, 2020

Photo by Anete Lūsiņa on Unsplash Can you file a workers’ compensation claim if you got hurt whi...

How an Ohio Workers’ Comp Whistleblower Suit Could Affect New Claim

13 December, 2019

Photo by Spencer Davis If you were recently injured on the job and are in the early stages of filing...

Can I File a Lawsuit Instead of a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

13 December, 2019

Photo by Vera Gorbunova on Unsplash When a worker is injured on the job, one of the first steps in s...

Injured on the Job in Ohio?

11 November, 2019

What Should I do if I am Injured on the Job in Ohio? Any injury has the potential to cause stress, f...

Benefits of Hiring a Car Accident Attorney

23 October, 2019

5 Benefits of Hiring a Car Accident Attorney If you’ve been injured in a car accident and were not...

Fentanyl Exposure on the Job

25 September, 2019

Exposure to fentanyl can be consequential for first responders, police officers, and others Fentanyl...

Keeping Kids Safe

14 September, 2019

All of us contribute to school bus safety At the end of the summer, most of us immediately notice th...

Workers' Comp Multiple Work Injuries

10 August, 2019

Do you know your rights if you’ve been hurt at work? Getting the care and compensation you deserve...

Tougher Laws for Repeat Drunk Drivers

17 July, 2019

Drunk drivers primarily make the news for two reasons, and neither of them are good. These offenders...

Click it or ticket - Seat Belt Safety

17 June, 2019

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (also known as the NHTSA for short) wants to remi...

Employee Classification in Workers' Comp

3 June, 2019

Some companies tend to find ways to avoid paying for worker’s compensation insurance by hiring emp...

Law Enforcement Targeting Distracted Drivers

17 May, 2019

Distracted driving is such a problem in Ohio that Governor Mike DeWine formed a task force to develo...

When to Call a Workers’ Comp Lawyer

7 May, 2019

Many workers’ compensation cases are cut and dry. A person gets injured at work, they go to the em...

Work Injuries from Repetitive Movements

23 April, 2019

How often do you make the same repetitive movements while at work? If you answered “quite often,�...

Distracted Driving

5 April, 2019

How distracted are you while driving on the road? Do you change the stations on the radio frequently...

Ohio BWC Limits Oxycontin

26 March, 2019

Ohio BWC Takes Steps to Protect Injured Workers from Addiction Anyone who has ever used Oxycontin wh...

Ohio Winter Weather Worst Roads

10 March, 2019

Anyone who has spent time in Ohio during the winter knows that the roads can become slippery and tre...

Questions to Ask a Workers’ Comp Attorney

14 February, 2019

After suffering an injury or illness due to something that happened while you were on the job, you m...

Are There Different Types of Workers’ Comp Benefits?

1 February, 2019

Most people are aware that they can get compensation to help with any medical bills that arise out o...

Insurance Coverage Matters

5 January, 2019

Make Your New Year’s Resolution Insurance Making a New Year’s resolution is a time-honored way o...

Workers Compensation 101

19 December, 2018

Understanding your workers’ compensation process is an important first step. Here are a few thin...

Distracted Driving & Holiday Travel

9 December, 2018

The holidays are here once again, and for many people that means significant travel. Spending the ho...

School Bus Crossing Tragedy

7 November, 2018

On October 30, tragedy occurred in Indiana when a woman failed to stop for children crossing the roa...

Limo and Passenger Vehicle Safety

16 October, 2018

With the recent tragedy in New York, now is as good a time as ever to discuss safety when it comes t...

Senior Driving Safety

26 September, 2018

Is It Time to Stop Driving? Tips for Seniors and Their Families Part of aging is a slow decline in m...

Voter Registration Crash Course

31 August, 2018

Registering to Vote in Ohio In order to vote in the State of Ohio you must register to vote before t...

Autonomous Vehicles and Personal Injury Claims

12 August, 2018

As autonomous technology continues to evolve in functionality and spread in use, the likelihood of i...

Boating Safety in Ohio

26 July, 2018

Arguably one of the best benefits of living in Northeast Ohio is our access to the great Lake Erie. ...

100 Deadliest Days

16 June, 2018

In today’s day and age we are faced with an overwhelming number of dangers, many of which lead to ...

Construction Season Safety

30 May, 2018

Ohio is said to have three seasons; Winter, Fall and Construction. All joking aside, the warmer temp...

May is Motorcycle Safety Month

23 May, 2018

Hitting the open road is certainly not without risk. Every year motorcycle riders are at an increase...

Distracted Driving Awareness

16 April, 2018

APRIL is Distracted Driving Awareness Month From the time we are young and bestowed the power and pr...

IVC Filter Failures

11 April, 2018

IVC Filter Failures An interior vena cava filter, commonly referred to as an IVC filter, is placed t...

Distracted Driving in Wintertime

26 February, 2018

Distracted Driving is a Serious Issue in the Winter We’ve all passed a motorist on the road doing ...

Winter Weather Driving Dangers

1 February, 2018

The running joke in Northeast Ohio every winter is the moment the snow flies, drivers forget how to ...

Safety Tips for Cold Weather

24 January, 2018

Safety Tips for Working in Frigid Temps The recent cold weather blast in Northeast Ohio is a stark r...

DUIs and Holiday Driving

22 December, 2017

‘Tis the Season for Dashing Décor and DUIs The holiday season is magical, yet this time of year c...

The 3 D’s of Driving Dangers this Holiday Season

15 December, 2017

Holiday Season 2017 is Right around the Corner The exciting holiday season is just around the corner...

Workers’ Compensation Fraud

11 November, 2017

Understanding Workers’ Compensation Fraud The harsh reality is when workers’ compensation fraud ...

The Dangers of Nighttime Driving

30 October, 2017

Fall time change is right around the corner and many of us will be spending more time behind the whe...

Teen Driving Safety

27 October, 2017

Keeping Your Child and Others Safe on the Roadways Passing the driver’s exam is a significant mile...

Types of Workers' Comp Injuries

25 August, 2017

Understanding your rights as they pertain to an Ohio Workers’ Compensation claim is critical in th...

Perilous Pools – Protecting Your Loved Ones

15 August, 2017

Pool/Open Water Injuries and Fatalities Occur Frequently Across the US Summer fun in the sun can tur...

Do I have a Personal Injury Case?

21 July, 2017

Do I Have a Personal Injury Case? When tragedy strikes, family members are overwhelmed with grief an...

May is National Motorcycle Awareness Month

30 May, 2017

Riding a motorcycle is exhilarating for millions of people; nothing really compares to the open road...

Ohio Laws: Move Over Law - Move Over 3 Feet

29 April, 2017

New Ohio Law: Move Over 3 Feet for Bicyclists As of March, 2017, Ohio drivers are now required to pr...

Workers Compensation - New Opioid Rules to Prevent Addiction in Workers Comp Claims

29 April, 2017

New Opioid Rules in Ohio Aim to Prevent Addiction Recent news about the opioid crisis and its impact...

Mesothelioma is a Rare Cancer Caused by Asbestos Exposure. If You Have Been Diagnosed, Your Rights Are at Stake.

27 February, 2017

Each year, about 2,000 new cases of mesothelioma, a rare type of cancer, are diagnosed in the U.S. I...

Snowmobile Accidents Happen All-Too-Frequently in the Winter.

20 January, 2017

With our cold winter temperatures and varied terrain, snowmobiling is a favorite pastime of many her...

Danger Abounds in and Around Gyms and Fitness Facilities. When Accidents Happen, Victims May Be Entitled to Compensation for Their Losses.

9 January, 2017

January is the prime busy season for gyms, fitness centers and yoga studios across Northeast Ohio. T...

Tow Truck Drivers Work Overtime in the Winter. When Accidents Happen, Victims are Entitled to Compensation for Their Losses

5 January, 2017

Recently, we published a blog that alerted readers to the dangers of drowsy driving. This is a growi...